An 8.8-km-long tunnel is being built under the heavily-trafficked Rohtang Pass!! The fragile ecosystem of Rohtang which is threatened by the heavy influx of traffic and exhaust fumes of the vehicles; is expected to get some respite due to the new tunnel!!

See link:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowpics/6247056.cms

The multicrore-rupee Rohtang tunnel project began on June 28 this year with United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi laying its foundation stone. It is likely to be completed by 2015. It will reduce the road distance between Manali and Leh by approximately 48 km and save about four hours of travel time.

An 8.8-km-long tunnel is being built under the heavily-trafficked Rohtang Pass!! The fragile ecosystem of Rohtang which is threatened by the heavy influx of traffic and exhaust fumes of the vehicles; is expected to get some respite due to the new tunnel!!

See link:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowpics/6247056.cms

The multicrore-rupee Rohtang tunnel project began on June 28 this year with United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi laying its foundation stone. It is likely to be completed by 2015. It will reduce the road distance between Manali and Leh by approximately 48 km and save about four hours of travel time.

I am sure the work is going on now and hopefully in two years time we will get to see this amazing marvel..The link provided is not working, am giving another which is still live..

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/01/world/asia/01pass.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

The updated image of the Rohtang Tunnel.

I think it will be finished by 2015 as per their estimation.

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